Dance Academy
Dance Academy
Dance Academy
for Kids and Teens
at Miami Dade College
Dance Academy Courses
Select a course to see details
13 courses available
Ballet (Ages 10-12)
Unlock your child's grace and confidence with ballet! Master foundational techniques in a fun, supportive environment designed for young dancers.
Ballet Open Studio (Ages 13 to 17)
Master classical ballet technique in an open studio format! Transform your dance skills and unlock your artistic potential in a supportive, creative environment.
Ballet Open Studio (Ages 6 to 12)
Unlock your child's creativity and grace with ballet! Transform their confidence and coordination in a fun, supportive open studio environment. Enroll now!
Ballet – Pointe (Ages 13-17)
Master the art of pointe technique! Transform your ballet skills and unlock new levels of grace, strength, and performance artistry.
Jazz (Ages 6 to 17) - 2 hours per week (Kendall Campus)
Ignite your passion for movement! Explore dynamic jazz dance techniques and express yourself creatively in this engaging weekly class. Contact us to schedule!
Jazz (Ages 6 to 17) - 3 hours per week (Kendall Campus)
Ignite your passion for movement! Explore dynamic jazz dance techniques and express yourself creatively in this engaging weekly class. Contact us to schedule!
Jazz (Ages 6 to 17) - 4 hours per week (Kendall Campus)
Ignite your passion for movement! Master dynamic jazz dance techniques and express yourself creatively. Contact us to find your perfect class time!
Tropical Latin Rhythms (Ages 10 - 17) - 1 hour per week (Kendall Campus)
Ignite your passion for dance! Master vibrant Latin rhythms and energetic moves in this fun, weekly class for ages 10-17. Call to register!
Tropical Latin Rhythms (Ages 10 - 17) - 2 hours per week (Kendall Campus)
Master vibrant Tropical Latin Rhythms! Explore exciting dance styles and develop your performance skills in this engaging 2-hour weekly class for ages 10-17. Contact us to schedule!
Tropical Latin Rhythms (Ages 10 - 17) - 3 hours per week (Kendall Campus)
Master vibrant salsa, merengue, bachata, zouk, and mambo! Connect rhythm, body, and community while celebrating rich cultural heritage and the joy of dance.
Ballet: Creative Foundations (Ages 5-6)
Introduce your child to ballet through music, creative play, and imaginative activities. Students explore basic ballet positions, simple steps, rhythm, and posture alongside beginner acrobatic components, including floor-based balance activities, gentle stretching, and introductory tumbling preparation. This engaging class develops coordination, body awareness, listening skills, and confidence in a supportive environment. Within the class, the instructor may divide students into smaller groups according to skill level to provide appropriate instruction and progression. ***Class placement is based on age. Materials The purchase of a leotard and ballet shoes is required.
Ballet: Technique and Artistry (Ages 13-17)
Build technical skill and artistic expression through an integrated approach to ballet and acrobatic movement. Students practice barre work, center combinations, turns, and jumps while developing floor- based balances, tumbling sequences, inversion progressions, and controlled transitions suited to their experience. Choreography connects ballet technique with acrobatic elements, emphasizing musicality, strength, flexibility, precision, and individual expression. Within the class, the instructor may divide students into smaller groups according to skill level to provide appropriate instruction and progression. ***Class placement is based on age.
Ballet: Fundamentals (Ages 7-9)
Discover the fundamentals of classical ballet while exploring introductory acrobatic skills. Students learn ballet terminology, basic positions, barre exercises, and simple dance combinations, complemented by supervised rolls, balance exercises, core strengthening, and cartwheel preparation. Instruction emphasizes proper alignment, controlled movement, flexibility, and musicality while encouraging focus, cooperation, and self-expression. Within the class, the instructor may divide students into smaller groups according to skill level to provide appropriate instruction and progression. ***Class placement is based on age. Materials The purchase of a leotard and ballet shoes is required
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To obtain more information about the Dance program for Kids and Teens, please contact the School of Continuing Education and Professional Development at Miami Dade College by completing the form below or visiting our offices at Kendall Campus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Academy is built for children and teenagers, with classes organized so dancers train alongside peers of a similar age and skill level rather than in one mixed group.
No. Beginners start with posture, footwork, counting music and basic movement vocabulary, while dancers who already train can join at a level that keeps challenging them.
Regular training builds coordination, stamina and posture, and the rehearsal process teaches young dancers to take correction, work with a group and perform under pressure, habits that carry into school and sports.
A basic understanding of computers and networks is helpful but not mandatory. The course starts with foundational concepts and builds up.
The program is offered at Miami Dade College's Kendall Campus, with vetted instructors and facilities held to the College's safety and supervision standards.